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ID:     BMC_Parthia_35-6
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     Parthia
Issuer:     Vologases IV
Date Ruled:     (A.D. 147-191)
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Tetrachalkous
Struck / Cast:     Struck
Diameter:     19 mm
Obverse Description:     bust left with tapering square-cut beard wearing diadem and tiara decorated round crest with "hooks" and horn on side, with earflap; pendants shown as three lines; two-band spiral torque with no visible end; beaded collar; no wart; no earring; behind, Gre
Reverse Description:     large monogram [~] with Aramaic inscription around; wreath border
Mint:     Edessa
Primary Reference:     Sellwood 84.134
Reference2:     BMC Parthia, p.236, 99; plate 35, no. 6 (Vologases III)
Photograph Credit:     BMC Parthia (Wroth, Catalogue of the Coins of Parthia)
Source:     http://parthia.com
Special Comments:     PDC 20626
Notes:     .75 inches. Curr Collection: British Museum Prev collection: H.P. Borrell